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Highview Kindergarten

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·Off Belmont Road, Sharples, Bolton, BL1 7DZ · Bolton
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Bolton

About this day nursery

The well-established team prioritises children's emotional needs, fostering a strong sense of belonging where children behave extremely well and play cooperatively. The nursery implements an aspirational curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge and interests, ensuring progress in their learning.

Staff are highly effective in supporting communication and language development, modelling first words and extending vocabulary. Physical development and well-being are also key, with ample access to outdoor activities and fresh air.

Leaders are dedicated to continuous improvement and support staff effectively. The Ofsted inspection on 19 February 2025 judged Highview Kindergarten Ltd to be 'Good' in overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The nursery has robust safeguarding arrangements in place.

What it's like

The well-established team of staff welcomes children with enthusiasm as they arrive. Children's emotional needs are prioritised by nurturing staff who take pride in the care they provide. Children display a strong sense of belonging in the setting, behave extremely well and play cooperatively.

Good Ofsted ratingNurturing staffAspirational curriculumStrong communication developmentEmphasis on physical developmentDedicated leadership

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

N/A

Age range

0-4

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

N/A

Staff

N/A

Established

2002

Waitlist

N/A

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Highview Kindergarten

Last inspected 19 February 2025

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The well-established team of staff welcomes children with enthusiasm as they arrive. Children's emotional needs are prioritised by nurturing staff who take pride in the care they provide. Children display a strong sense of belonging in the setting, behave extremely well and play cooperatively.

Inspector highlights

  • Children display a strong sense of belonging in the setting.
  • Leaders have implemented an aspirational curriculum that is based on a sound understanding of how children learn.
  • Staff are highly effective at supporting children's communication and language development.
  • Leaders place high importance on supporting children's physical development and well-being.
  • Leaders are dedicated to the continuous improvement and progression of the nursery.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to plan learning experiences that help children to remain engaged and develop their concentration skills, particularly at group time.
Inspection #10390461 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents cannot praise the 'calm' and 'homely' setting that staff create any higher.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Leaders place high importance on supporting children's physical development and well-being. Staff provide lots of access to outdoor activities and fresh air.

Parent Reviews of Highview Kindergarten

5.0
(6)
John
a year ago

Hi there I would like to leave a review of highview kindergarten as I am aware ofsted are visiting today. I think very highly of highview and its staff; my son has been attending since he was 9months old and is almost 4. From his previous rooms up to his current room in cubs I have always felt fully informed and kept up to date. My sons development has been brought on by the staff in a friendly and informed manner; he goes to nursery 3 days a week and he always tells me about how he has enjoyed his day. Charlene, Bianca and Amy (key worker) are all very approachable. As well as Heather and Julie on a senior level, also Charlotte who was his previous key worker are all amazing and keep me informed- all the staff are an asset to highview and I would recommend them to anyone who asked regarding childcare. Thank you ladies!! Claire (Finley’s mum)

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Sacha Seabrook
13 years ago

Both my children have attended Highview, and have really enjoyed and benifited from their time at this nursery. The care provided is of an excellent standard. The staff are very friendly and encouraging towards both parents and children. The support has been commendable for both myself and my both of my children. Good varied channels of communication. The environment is bright and stimulating, extremely safe and of a high standard. My children were always happy to go into nursery and built good close relationships with the staff. I was comfortable to go to work knowing my children were in a good place needs are met with.

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Robert Collington
a year ago

Excellent nursery that have looked after all three of our children. Great staff and our two youngest still look forward to going every day.

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Mlan Hall
2 months ago

My son loves this nursery and the staff. He’s always excited to go and has a great time playing and learning with his friends. I love how they spend so much time outside in the fresh air, whatever the weather

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Inspection history

Date: June 2009

  • February 2025Good
  • June 2019Good
  • August 2014Outstanding
  • June 2009Good

Frequently asked about Highview Kindergarten

About the setting

Highview Kindergarten Ltd registered in 2002 and is situated in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff. Of these, 17 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including four who hold a level 6 qualification. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery offers government-funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

URN
EY230831
Registered person
Highview Kindergarten Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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